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Pressure on car parking sparks review
The growth of the UEA is putting a strain on car parking on nearby streets and in Eaton and Earlham parks. Residents have complained they find it difficult to park outside their homes. Charges could be introduced in the parks to tackle the problem of all-day parking.
Concerns have also been raised that no extra spaces have been planned to cater for visitors to Eaton Park’s new 300 thousand pound Skate Park, due to open in the summer. Norwich City Council wants to hear what residents think by 26th March 2010.
Entrepreneurs needed from early age
Norwich has to create ”an entrepreneurial culture”, if it’s to grow into a city set for the 21st Century. That’s the view of leading business figurehead, Walter Herriot. To succeed in growing the economy, we need to create “an entrepreneurial climate from the cradle to the grave.” We might want to stop short of letting our kids sell their sisters in the playground, but essentially risk-taking should be encouraged from an early age.
Earlham police station to be flattened
Earlham Police station could be bulldozed this summer, to make way for a brand new building. The new two storey deployment base on the corner of Earlham and Colman Road, would house both the police and an ambulance sub-station. The officers who are currently based at Earlham will temporarily be stationed elsewhere, while the building work goes ahead. Read More…
Hundreds head for silent disco
A curious craze reaches Norwich this evening. Tickets for tonight’s event have sold out… but you won’t hear any music pounding. Instead a thousand students at the UEA will place headphones on their ears, and start dancing… to different beats. Two DJs provide the music, and each person can choose who they listen to, by switching between the tracks. The result is half the room dances along to one tune… while the rest sway to another. Silent events have taken off among the music scene. On New Year’s Eve, The Royal Festival Hall hosted a silent disco on the South Bank in London. But the organisers say no venue is too big or too small. They’ll even cater for silent parties.
Want to be our MP? South Norwich candidates quizzed
Local politicians face a grilling from students in south Norwich, ahead of the general election. The Union of UEA Students has drawn up a draft manifesto to put to each of the candidates. On the day university teaching budgets were cut, students want to learn where each party stands on issues such as tuition fees. Read More…
Homes deadline: one week to have your say
If you care where homes are going to be built in south Norwich, you’ve got one week to submit your view. Dozens of sites are under consideration. Find out if they’re on your doorstep and have your say on the effect they could have on your corner of Norwich. Read More…
Rowdy students told to clean up
The police are cracking down on late-night, anti-social behaviour around the UEA. Residents have complained of cars being vandalised, swearing and having to clear up vomit from their front gardens. At a meeting last night, officers promised to work with the Student’s Union to tackle the issue. Read More…
Crime rates at UEA down 40%
Crime at the University of East Anglia has almost halved since term started in September. Figures released by police show a reduction of 40%, compared to the same period last year. Inspector Russell Watkins, who’s in charge of neighbourhood policing for the area, puts the success down to ”Operation Campus.” Read More…
South Norwich’s “climategate”
Hacked e-mails between scientists at The University of East Anglia have been making headlines, ahead of today’s Copenhagen climate summit. The impact could be wide-reaching. It’s widely reported that climate change sceptics are using the leaked correspondence to question the evidence for man made global warming.
Sites earmarked for future homes
Plans to build on a strip of land behind houses on Earlham Road is facing strong opposition from residents. It’s one of dozens of sites, including part of Eaton Golf Club and large parts the UEA, earmarked for future development. Read More…
